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Capacities vs Shortwave

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Bottom line: Capacities for structured thinkers and PKM enthusiasts; Shortwave for gmail and Google Workspace power users.

	Capacities An object-based note app that organizes knowledge like your mind Visit	Shortwave AI email client for Gmail that helps you reach inbox zero faster with AI search, summaries, and drafting. Visit
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Pricing	Freemium	Freemium
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Tags	pkmobject-based-notessecond-braingraph-viewnote-taking	emailai-emailgmail
Best for	Structured thinkers and PKM enthusiasts Individuals building a connected knowledge base Researchers and lifelong learners	Gmail and Google Workspace power users Professionals with high email volume Sales, recruiting, and customer-facing teams
Pros	Distinctive object-based organization model Graph view visualizes connections Block references link specific content Balances structure with approachability AI assistant summarizes and finds patterns	Powerful, genuinely useful AI search and summaries Fast, keyboard-driven interface that feels like a modern successor to Google Inbox Strong inbox organization with bundles, splits, and AI filters Native desktop, iOS, and Android apps Team collaboration features like shared threads and assignees
Cons	Object model takes adjustment for new users Primarily individual, limited collaboration No self-hosting AI features are supporting, not central Fewer integrations than mainstream apps	Gmail and Google Workspace only, with no Outlook, IMAP, or Exchange support Paid tiers are expensive compared with most email clients Daily AI usage quotas can be hit by heavy users on lower tiers No permanent full-featured free plan beyond the trial and basic use Learning curve for its many organization features

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